Sanitation Supervisor

Job Description

Position: Sanitation Supervisor

Department: Sanitation

Reports to: Plant Manager

About the Company:

Water Lilies Food, LLC is a private equity-backed manufacturer and distributor of premium Asian-inspired food. Established for 30 years, the company moved in 2020 to a new state-of-the-art facility in Bay Shore, NY (Suffolk County Long Island) and is experiencing rapid growth. We are developing and supplying product for some of the leading retailers, wholesalers, and branded Asian-appetizer businesses. Our Vision is to be the preferred supplying partner of premium Asian-inspired food. We achieve this by living up to our Mission to deliver our products and services with attention to detail, a continuous improvement mindset, agility, and authenticity. Our culture is a place where employees can have a meaningful impact on the business and organization. We work collaboratively and humbly strive to get better every day while being respectful of all talents and backgrounds. The company is embarking on another major expansion project and is expecting to more than double the business in the next 3-5 years.

Job Summary:

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for leading the implementation and execution of the Water Lilies Sanitation Program throughout the manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Maintain and develop cleaning standards that define time to clean by equipment-Sanitation sequencing.
• Manage and oversee Clean in Place system and clean out of Place system
• Analyze data and trends, develop actions based on data.
• Oversee and lead the implementation of operational standards
• Provide leadership and training for sanitation and production personnel to complete production line and facility sanitation as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, Daily Tasks, Maintenance Work Schedule, and Production Schedule.
• Technical liaison between factory personnel and sanitation chemical supplier,
• Create a safe working environment for personnel working in sanitation, maintain chemical safety procedures and MSDS’s, work with chemical suppliers to provide chemical handling training, provide leadership in enhancing chemical training beyond what chemical supplier provides, and meet all requirements
• Create a structured, orderly chemical storage and sanitation supply area in the factory.
• Ensure compliance with the Global Cleaning and Sanitation Manual
• Initiate and execute cleaning verification and validation programs to prove effectiveness of Sanitation program.
• Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement
• Manage and evaluate the Sanitation staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.
• Develop and manage the department’s operating budget.
• Responsible for supporting and providing training for employees.
• Accountable for monitoring safety of employees.
• Accountable for the scheduled routine and periodic sanitation cleaning within the plant and the grounds of the property.
• Responsible to create and assign the sanitation schedule plan to the sanitation team and provide direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Competencies:

• Experience in manufacturing or supervisory experience is required.
• Certified Sanitarian or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Knowledge in HACCP, Microbiology, Sanitation, Chemical Safety, Pest Control, and Quality Systems.
• Understand and comply with government regulations relating to OHSA, FDA, USDA, and EPA.
• Strong leadership, technical, communication and interpersonal skills required along with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of quality or production systems, procedures, & policies. Handle multiple assignments, develop work plans, & prioritize.
• High trust individual, who works well independently with minimal oversight

Work Environment & Schedule:

This position is considered a Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment. Additionally, this role requires working overnight shifts, weekends, and all required overtime as needed. It requires 80% of time on the production floor, ability to lift, squat, push, pull, etc. to inspect machinery and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will occasionally move within the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, and collaborate with colleagues. Consistent use of office equipment, such equipment may include but not limited to computers, phones, printers, and copiers. The employee will be required to frequently communicate with both internal staff members as well as external parties or customers and must be able to convey accurate information. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change based on company needs as expressed by management.